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26. Havenview Vegetable Garden 437 Kent Rd, New Plymouth Maree & Greg Rowe Huge rambling organic garden employing sustainable practices. Grows all the usual vegetables in quantity plus a range of unusual vegetables & herbs. The whole complex is self-sufficient utilising wind power, solar power, a water wheel & water turbine. A must for those aspiring to the “good life”. Open 9.30am - 5pm, admission free Ph 027 249 4413, Email havenv@xtra.co.nz

21. King’s Garden
172 Upper Lepper Rd, Inglewood
Sharyn & Jim King
In just 15 minutes from New Plymouth you can enjoy 1.5 acres of spectacular spring colour with sweeping lawns, clipped hedges, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses & a fuchsia house. A small stream planted with hostas, iris & primulas overhung by maples complete the picture. This stunning garden was featured in the February issue of the New Zealand House & Garden Magazine.

Open 9am - 5.30pm, admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph 06 756 7321, Email AKing@xtra.co.nz

28. Te Popo
636 Stanley Road, Stratford
Lorri & Bruce Ellis
Bursting with colour, diverse landscaping & fabulous trees, this woodland garden also features shrub & perennial borders, ponds, waterfalls & fern gullies. A 30m suspension bridge hovers over the river gorge enclosing the garden with native forest. Many rare & unusual plants. Easy access paths plus adventure for the intrepid. Terraces descending into the Dell are a riot of colour. This new development features a bog garden & boardwalk. Be welcomed by Flynn the dog. Café for refreshments.

Open 9am - 5pm, admission 2 ticket or $8pp
Ph/Fax 06 762 8775
Email tepopo@clear.net.nz, www.tepopo.co.nz

29. Hopkirk’s Gardens
280 Upper Mangaehu Rd, Makahu
Mr Jim Hopkirk
A scenic drive through beautiful eastern Taranaki hill country brings you to this large country garden. A peaceful retreat, covering several hectares, comprises extensive plantings including mature trees over 80 years old, more than 700 rhododendron varieties, maples & native plants, as well as a waterfall, small bog garden & river border. 40km, 45 minutes approx from Stratford.

Please note:
Unfortunately due to last minute health reasons Hopkirk’s Gardens will not be up to the standard it normally is. Therefore, to avoid disappointment the festival and Jim have decided to keep the garden open, but have requested a gold coin donation only. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause & thank you for your understanding.

Open 9am – Dusk, admission gold coin donation
Ph 06 762 3807

30. Gordon Dale Gardens
1237 Forgotten World Highway, Stratford
Jan & Graeme Worthington
A large country garden featuring numerous rooms, outdoor living areas, small ponds & structures. A vast array of plants including, natives, maples, roses, rhododendrons, perennials & established trees. Take time out to sit on the rustic totara furniture throughout the garden & enjoy beautiful mountain & farmland views. Parking available on roadside.

Open 9am – 5pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 762 2700, email jandgworth@slingshot.co.nz

31. Cairnhill Garden
1054 Forgotten World Highway, Stratford
June & Colin Lees
Large trees, swathes of hostas, beds of roses & handsome rhododendrons feature in this garden. Egmont stone & matching pavers planted with mondo grass enhance the petanque area. A long sealed driveway leads to ever evolving areas which include buxus hedging, red berberis, irises & Little Bo Peep roses. Fresh sourdough pancakes available.

Open 9am - 5pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 762 2847, Email colin.june.lees@xtra.co.nz

32. Merleswood
597 Beaconsfield Rd, Stratford
Erica Jago
An outstanding, evolving garden, set amidst large structural trees, featuring flowering wisterias, seedling-raised rhododendron hybrids, maples & rugosa rose hedgerows. The laburnum walk leads to a cleverly developed pond. Loads of horticultural interest, with many areas to explore.

Open 9.30am – 4.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 765 6484, email mlj@xtra.co.nz

33. Ostlers Garden
190 Warwick Rd East, Stratford
Maureen Ostler
Maureen maintains these four acres of mature, informal country gardens. Take a peaceful walk around three dams planted with rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, wisterias, maples, fuchsias, hostas & an assortment of native trees & shrubs. Many ducks & swans reside here.
From South: turn right on to Hills Rd, left on to Orlando St then right on to Warwick Rd. Picnic area available.

Open 8am - dusk, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
(proceeds to Stratford Lions Club)
Ph 06 765 5611

34. Mountside
137 Ronald Rd, Stratford
Betty & David Brunton
Imaginative fun garden with a touch of fantasy. Features include an intriguing variety of formal & informal rooms, plant combinations with ponga structures hung with wisteria & clematis, a new stumpery and outstanding topiary. Browse in the fernery displaying orchids or play giant chequerboard games.

Open 9am – 8pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 765 6217, email mountside@xtra.co.nz

35. Oliver Garden
377 Upper Stuart Rd, Stratford
Linley & Craig Oliver
Two acres of immaculate garden, designed around mature trees & incorporating many rhododendrons, azaleas & wisterias. Sunken garden, maples & lakeside areas add interest to this well-maintained garden. 5 minutes from SH3.

Open 9am – 7pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 764 7444, Email craig_o@clear.net.nz

36. Hollards 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga Taranaki Regional Council Hollard Gardens is a beautiful 4.5 hectare property located in central Taranaki farming country between Stratford & Kaponga, close to Egmont National Park. It was established by Bernie Hollard in 1927 when he fenced off the remnant bush on the family farm & began to develop his true passion – a garden. Bernie became a widely respected & innovative plantsman & today Hollard Gardens comprises a plant collection of national importance. It features an immense international range of plants as well as many rare & unusual natives – even the most experienced gardener can discover something new here. Hollard Gardens, like Tupare, is a Taranaki Regional Council owned & managed property. At both gardens there is a series of garden events & workshops throughout the year. Also numerous community groups use both gardens for guided visits & their own organized activities. ‘Bernie’s Home Garden’ area is now permanently open to the public & is the site of the two farmers markets for the festival. Open 9am - 8pm, admission free Ph 06 765 7127 Fax 06 765 5097 www.hollardgardens.info

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